Tributes to plane crash victim

The Woodley aunt and uncle of a six-year-old boy killed in a plane crash have paid tribute to their much-loved nephew.

Thomas Horne died after the Cessna 208 Caravan he was travelling in crashed shortly after take-off in Venezuela. Thomas, from Camberley, Surrey, was on a dream holiday with his parents David and Jane and had been on a trip to see the Angel Falls.

Chris and Jane Holman, of Rowan Drive, said they did not want to discuss the matter but said they were coping.

They added: “Following the tragic death of Thomas, the thoughts of us all are with his parents at this very sad time.

“I am sure you can appreciate there is nothing worse than losing a loved one, especially a young child with their whole life ahead of them.”

Thomas suffered head injuries in the crash on Friday, April 17. Nine other British passengers, a pilot, co-pilot and tour guide were also injured in the accident.

The Evening Post spoke to a neighbour of the Hornes, who asked not to be named.

She said: “Thomas was a lovely little boy.

“He was so lively and his parents are so nice. We will all be there for them when they return.

“It’s just so sad. They are a lovely family and totally devoted to little Thomas.”